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What You Need to Know About Dental Implant Pain?

Do Dental Implants Hurt?

Generally speaking, most patients report some pain after having their dental implants installed. After all, a dentist is attaching an artificial tooth to your jaw bone. Most people who have the procedure claim that while there is pain, it isn’t unbearable.

If your anesthesia works properly, you shouldn’t have any pain during the procedure (if you do, it should be minimal). As the anesthesia wears off, you will probably experience some pain and discomfort. The amount of pain you have will likely correlate to how many implants were installed during the procedure. Your dentist may prescribe medication to help manage your pain.

Most patients are pain free in a week to 10 days. If the discomfort has not subsided in approximately 2 weeks, you may want to contact your dentist and schedule a follow-up appointment, as you could have an infection. If you have pain months after your procedure, contact your doctor. You could be suffering from an underlying condition.

What Causes Additional Pain After Surgery?

If your implants were incorrectly installed, you may have extra discomfort. Problems could include a loose healing cap or a loosened implant. Sometimes, a patient’s body will reject the implant, or you could have an infection. If you are experiencing long-term pain after your dental implants are installed, these could be reasons for it.

The most important thing you can do is choose the right dentist. You want someone experienced that you can trust. Be sure to follow after-care instructions that your dentist gives you. This will help you heal up faster. Also, keep up on your pain medicine if your dentist prescribes them. If you miss a dose, it could be very painful. Eat the right foods (nothing too spicy, hard, or sticky) and ice your mouth to minimize swelling.